October 27, 2023

RESURFACING THE A87 IN SKYE – NEW COMPLETION DATE

BEAR Scotland, Transport Scotland’s trunk road operating company, is carrying out a major road resurfacing project at six key locations along the A87 in Skye. The works aim to enhance road safety and improve driving conditions for all road users. The project began on Monday 18 September and is now expected to be completed by … Continued

September 13, 2023

RESURFACING PLANNED FOR A87 IN SKYE

Update: There has been an update to the dates of resurfacing improvements and closures on the A87. Due to works taking less time than anticipated work at A87 North of Sligachan/Caiplach which finish tomorrow morning (25.10.23) causing the remaining programme of works to be moved forward a day.   Road closures from 18 September BEAR … Continued

August 3, 2023

RESURFACING ON THE A87 WEST OF CLUANIE INN

  Lane closures Tuesday 5 September- Friday 8 September, 7am to 7pm   BEAR Scotland, Transport Scotland’s operating company, is set to carry out four nights of resurfacing improvements on the A87 west of Cluanie Inn, from Tuesday 5 September 2023.   The project will see 450m of road resurfaced, providing a smoother and safer … Continued

July 6, 2023

OVERNIGHT RESURFACING FOR THE A87 KYLEAKIN ROUNDABOUT

  Five nights of closures for the Skye Bridge from Monday 23 October, 8pm to 6am Amnesties in place to allow vehicles to cross safely   Bear Scotland, Transport Scotland’s operating company, will begin essential road surface improvements on the A87 Kyleakin Roundabout, west of Skye Bridge on Monday 23 October 2023.   To allow … Continued

March 31, 2023

A87 BALMACARA TO BENEFIT FROM ROAD RESURFACING

  Works begin Tuesday 4 April for two days 10mph convoy with lane closures, 7am to 7pm BEAR Scotland, Transport Scotland’s operating company, is set to resurface 270m of the A87 at Balmacara, with works taking place on Tuesday 4 April and Wednesday 5 April. To allow the works to be carried out safely, there … Continued

November 25, 2022

MEDIA UPDATE: OVENIGHT SURFACING IMPROVEMENTS ON THREE LOCATIONS ON THE A87, ISLE OF SKYE RESCHEDULED

  Works due to take place this week postponed until Monday 28 November. Overnight road closures in place for safety, 7pm to 6am.   Please be advised that resurfacing works on the A87 on the Isle of Skye, which were due to take place this week, have been rescheduled due to poor weather conditions. The … Continued

October 4, 2022

Resurfacing work set to begin on A87 Portree, North of Bridge Road Junction

Please be advised that due to a breakdown of quarrying plant, the surfacing improvements planned for the A87 Portree north of Bridge Road Junction have been cancelled.   The improvements were scheduled to be begin on Monday 17 October until Tuesday 25 October. Arrangements have been made for the quarrying plant breakdown to be rectified. … Continued

October 4, 2022

OVERNIGHT SURFACING IMPROVEMENTS PLANNED FOR FIVE LOCATIONS ON THE A87, ISLE OF SKYE

  Project to begin on Tuesday 25 October for eight nights Overnight road closures in place for safety, 8pm to 6am   The A87 on the Isle of Skye is set to benefit from an improved road surface in five locations, with work set to get underway on Tuesday 25 October. The £400,000 project will … Continued

July 12, 2022

SURFACING IMPROVEMENTS PLANNED FOR THE A87 LOCH LOYNE

Project to begin on Thursday 14 July over three days Lane closures in place for safety, 7am to 7pm   Road users using the A87 near Loch Loyne are set to benefit from an improved road surface, with works due to get underway on Thursday 14 July. The improvements will see over 700 metres of … Continued

July 5, 2022

OVERNIGHT SURFACING IMPROVEMENTS PLANNED FOR THREE LOCATIONS ON THE A87, ISLE OF SKYE

REVISED PROGRAMME OF WORKS TO BE IMPLEMENTED AS PART OF A87 SURFACING IMPROVEMENTS ON ISLE OF SKYE   Please be advised that an amended programme of works is now proposed for the upcoming road surfacing improvements that are to take place on the A87 on the Isle of Skye. The works, which were to encompass … Continued

July 1, 2022

OVERNIGHT ESSENTIAL SURFACING IMPROVEMENTS PLANNED FOR THE A87 ON THE ISLE OF SKYE

Project to begin on Monday 4 July for four nights   Motorists using the A87 in Broadford on the Isle of Skye are set to benefit from an improved road surface, with works due to get underway on Monday 4 July. The improvements will see over 500 metres of the A87 resurfaced between Branch Road … Continued

April 26, 2022

OVERNIGHT SURFACING IMPROVEMENTS PLANNED FOR SECTIONS OF THE A87 BETWEEN CLUANIE AND SHIEL

Friday 13 May   ADDITIONAL OVERNIGHT CLOSURE REQUIRED ON SUNDAY 15 MAY TO COMPLETE SURFACING IMPROVEMENTS ON A87 WEST OF LOCH CLUANIE     Please be advised that inclement weather has impacted the A87 resurfacing works currently underway west of Loch Cluanie. The project was due to be completed yesterday morning, Thursday 12 May; however, … Continued